Crime & Safety
Oakland Mayor Issues Statement On Fatal Shooting
Police are holding off on releasing the victim's name until his family can be reached.
OAKLAND, CA — Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao Sunday morning issued a statement regarding what she described as a fatal shooting that occurred Saturday night in West Oakland near DeFremery Park.
The city's ShotSpotter gunfire detection system alerted officers to the shooting in the 1600 block of Adeline Street just after 7:30 p.m. Saturday, according to police. The victim was taken to the hospital that night, where he died of his injuries, police said.
Police are holding off on releasing the victim's name until his family can be reached.
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The mayor Sunday morning said, "I am deeply saddened there was a shooting at the McClymonds Alumni Action Committee reunion picnic at DeFremery Park. We will not tolerate this type of violence, especially at a peaceful annual gathering."
The mayor said Oakland police are investigating and urged anyone with information to contact the Homicide Section at (510) 238-3821.
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Thao and Oakland Police Chief Floyd Mitchell have scheduled a press conference about the shooting at 11:30 a.m. Sunday.
"My heart is with the family of the victim and the entire McClymonds and West Oakland community," Thao said.
"Ceasefire partners are actively working to prevent additional violence. Thank you to all of our first responders," the mayor said.
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